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- margatemensch2016Coconut Creek, FL777 contributionsA few days ago,I returned to Toronto and the delightful Art Gallery of Ontario.I concentrated on its fine,but not encyclopedic collection of European Paintings and Art.I saw fine paintings by Master of Foces(Spanish Medieval Fresco).Giovanni Dei Biondo("Vision of Saint Benedict"(Italian Medieval)Simon Marmion("Mass of Saint Gregory"(Netherlandish Renaissance),Jacopo Tintoretto("Christ Washing Feet of Disciples").Rembrandt("Portrait of Woman With Lap Dog"),Frans Hals,Samuel Hoogstratten,Mattia Preti("Saint Paul The Hermit"Italian Mannerism),Nicolas Tournier("Judgement of King Solomon"French Mannerism),Gian Paolo Panini("Capriccio With Arch of Titus"),James Tissot("Shop Girl"),Claude Monet("Summer in Argentieul",the paradigm of quality French Impressionism),Pierre Renoir("Chatou on Seine River"),Camille Pissarro("Bridge,Rouen),Vincent Van Gogh("Woman With Spade"),Albert Marquet,Maximillian Luce("Gesors,Cathedral"),Pablo Picasso,and Otto Dix,among others.I appreciated splendid sculptural works by Gian Bernini(Pope Gregory XV),Rodin("Adam"),and Henry Moore("Seated Draped Woman") worthy of accolades,among others
This art museum has a fine variety of works of Art.I limited this review to its European Collection.Written August 15, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sgreddingCoventry, England11 contributionsThe Plato to NATO of ceramics and porcelain. The gift shop has a great selection of contemporary Canadian ceramic art. I got a $3 discount for travelling to the museum with Presto, so keep that in mind.Written September 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jack H1 contributionExcellent exhibits finely curated though aimed at adults there are programs developed for other segments. Shop has been dumbed down. One of the few institutions to focus on process as well as outcome/works. Like McCord small footprint impressive experience.Written September 23, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- adaskinaMoscow, Russia3 contributionsBefore visiting the Durdy Bayramov Art Foundation I hardly knew anything about the Middle Asian art, culture and traditions. The visit to this foundation have opened the door to the whole new world of precious traditions and bright legacy. I want to share my sincere gratitude to the very welcoming staff of the Foundation that organised an amazing tour around the gallery introducing the art of Durdy Bayramov, one of the most prominent Turkmen artists! Definitely recommended!Written April 10, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pep-NoggleOak Harbor, OH32 contributionsPetroff Gallery is an easy review. The real test of customer trust is return business. Without gushing effusively about my online buying experience I would like to say that I would have no problem giving them my return business. I have only the highest praise for every element of their professional dealing and would highly recommend Petroff Gallery to anyone looking for world class art and exemplary customer service. I would like to thank Ivan, specifically, for his exceptional concern in preparing the international shipment and expediting the order in a timely manner. Much respect to all at Petroff Gallery. Congratulations on providing an ideal buying experience. Respectfully, Pep NoggleWritten July 23, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara EToronto, Canada174 contributionsThis is my second visit to the gallery and I am as impressed this time as I was the first visit. The paintings by Sylvia Tait are stunning-brilliant blues and their complementaries in blocky compositions. Really wonderful.Written November 19, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TorontoMusicmanToronto1,084 contributionsA small museum showing exhibits on three floors.
They have different exhibits depending on when you visit.
When we visited they were displaying Thomas Demand which was not really great.
The building housing the museum is quite interesting.Written January 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Barbara EToronto, Canada174 contributionsGallery Arcturus
Is both a gallery and a museum in Toronto. And what a great find! I wandered in, thinking it would be another small but well run gallery and discovered that it was both larger than I anticipated, with several rooms of works, but also older. In fact it was founded in 1994 as a non-profit museum. Originally on Parliament Street in rental space, the organization bought the building at 80 Gerrard in 1997. Their description of the current shows is dead on: “A surprising and beautiful disarray of found objects and sculptures by artists Sae Kimura and deborah harris responding seriously and whimsically to the present”. Totally worth seeing. You can see more about them on both their Wikipedia entry and their website. For more on Toronto please go to my Tumbler blog: greenshoesandjam (TripAdvisor does not allow external links in the comment section)Written September 28, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Maurene_KDover, NH10,869 contributionsWhile visiting Canadian friends with some friends from home, we went on daytrips to Toronto twice, using the GO Train from Aldershot Train Station in Burlington. The train goes into Union Station in a section of the Financial District in Downtown Toronto on Front Street.
In touring the district, we soon found ourselves at Toronto Dominion Gallery of Intuit Art and Brookfield Place. Nearby was the Design Exchange, called the DX locally.
Our Canadian friend leading this daytrip told the building’s history. It was the original location of the Toronto Stock Exchange. It was built in the Art Deco style. It's now Canada’s museum of design. It’s a non-profit.
Admission to the DX is FREE.
The DX contains the Permanent Collection of Canadian Industrial Design. The museum has furniture, housewares, textiles, electronics, and lighting in its archives.
I felt rushed. I would have liked more time here to explore everything at a leisurely pace.
For what I did see, I rate the DX at 4.0.
If you found this review helpful, please click THANK below.Written February 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lily D1 contributionSuch a unique place. Their curated shows are not something to miss, absolutely amazing space with lovely owners who are passionate about the art. One of the best galleries in Toronto.Written January 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara EToronto, Canada174 contributionsThe current video installation by Bahar Noorizadeh was mesmerizing-I could hardly take my eyes off it. Well worth seeing and on until Jan 19, 2019. You learn more about this artist-founded gallery by checking both their website and the Wikipedia entry for them.Written November 21, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara EToronto, Canada174 contributionsWalked into a beautiful space, saw pretty stuff on the walls. Then discovered that they do "larger print runs of limited edition art" (I am quoting their brochure). Perfect for your new condo.Written November 8, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara EToronto, Canada174 contributionsI had long conversation with Robert Kananaj, who gave me some insight into his curating process. He seems most interested in artists who explore the ineffable and undefinable areas of human existence. The current show is of paintings by Gon Bregu, who has painted some waterscapes which conveyed both the serenity of the ocean but also it's threat. Check out the small sketches-they are great.Written November 21, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kizmet9Toronto15 contributionsWe had wanted to host a holiday party at this location and start to finish - trying to get this simple booking reserved was a disaster. Service was terrible and policies are all about the venue....not about the customer. We finally cancelled and went somewhere else simply because, based on the awful pre-event experience, we did not want to risk wasting our time and money in a venue where our business was clearly not valued.
Could not even get a response from them after almost a week and called innumerable times only to reach voicemail. Not sure....perhaps they have been closed down but no-one changed their messages.
Extremely disappointing.Written January 10, 2013This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Toronto
- These places are best for art museums in Toronto:
- Art Gallery of Ontario
- Gardiner Museum
- Textile Museum of Canada
- Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto
- Design Exchange
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